Google's Android Automotive is expanding to more parts of the car

Google announced a new version of Android Automotive, google announced a new version of its Android Automotive open-source operating system for software-defined vehicles.

Android Automotive expanded to non-safety internal car systems, android Automotive will run on non-safety parts of the car's internal computer system in addition to the infotainment system.

Automotive industry has significant software fragmentation, google described the industry as fragmented with many manufacturers using different software modules from multiple suppliers.

AAOS will provide faster OTA updates, improved voice assistants, and proactive maintenance alerts, google said the new AAOS will enable faster over-the-air updates, improved voice assistants, and more proactive vehicle maintenance alerts.

Android will manage climate control, lighting, and seat adjustment, google said other non-driving functions such as climate control, lighting, and seat adjustment will be managed by Android.